82 – Bad News, Good News
“Really? “The army of the Kingdom of Franz?”
“Yes, General. “It is a report that it has penetrated my navy’s security network and arrived near the Boston area.”
While listening to Richard’s report, General Nelson began to frown slightly,
Looking at her like that, Richard spoke in a voice that contained her concern.
“Work has become a nuisance. If this happens, won’t the strategic advantage we gained by destroying them go back to square one?”
“If it is the origin… “I guess that would be fortunate.”
“Yes?”
Nelson speaks in a cold voice.
She then spoke quietly in a serious tone.
“You probably know that General Gates, our opponent in the last war, was purged, right?”
“Yes, it was probably natural since we suffered such a defeat.”
“Thanks to the help of such an incompetent person, we were able to outwit the rebels and reap the benefits without difficulty. But… Now that General Gates has stepped down, the rebels can no longer be divided and become united under Marshal George. In other words, it means that there is a high possibility that he will no longer do the same self-destructive behavior as before.”
“Uhm… “
“Besides, the Franz Kingdom army that has arrived this time is a highly trained elite soldier, unlike the half-baked militia they have faced so far. Dealing with guys like that probably won’t be any easier than before.”
Nelson tells a story that is absolutely correct, but at the same time feels even more serious because of it.
At this, Richard frowned at her as he recognized that things were going really difficult.
“Really… “If Mr. Who hadn’t acted like a fool and sent Captain Cromwell away, this wouldn’t have happened.”
“… Crime… sorry… do.”
Nelson sits down again while saying heart-wrenching words.
Then, she spoke again in a cold voice to Richard, who was standing with an embarrassed expression on his face.
“Don’t just stand there blankly and tell me the next news. “For now, the decision will be made by General Cornwells, the commander-in-chief, rather than by me.”
“Ah..Yes. That… And the news that came next… !?”
At that moment, Richard suddenly begins to feel speechless.
Looking at her attitude, Nelson asked with doubt.
“Why are you so surprised? Is something serious going on?”
“For… General? I… That is… “
With those words, Richard handed her the document in her hand with a trembling voice.
So,
Immediately after receiving it, which contained contents that were difficult to explain through Richard’s mouth.
Nelson looked as if her irritation from just a moment ago had subsided.
With a voice filled with calm joy, she began to lightly click her tongue.
“Tsk tsk… These pathetic guys… What on earth is this, soldiers? She was sent to the rear to stay quietly. “What kind of sh*t is this?”
“Uhm… “
Nelson speaks in a very sarcastic voice.
However, at this moment, Richard could see that she was looking at her right in front of her.
A look of joy on her face.
It will soon be…
The fact that it means that the ‘incident’ in question did not happen by chance.
‘But… Even so… It couldn’t be possible to treat those two like that… ‘
She had predicted that she would use her hands to some extent, but what she could see at this moment was a procedure that went far beyond that extent.
In that respect, Richard once again realized how terrifying this general in front of her was…
At the same time, I was overcome by a deep feeling of relief.
At that moment, when she realized very clearly what a wise choice she had made…
*
Florin region.
This place became a colony of the British Empire after the Seven Years’ War, and large farms developed based on its unique mild climate and abundant resources.
A place where farms are concentrated for dozens of kilometers, making it difficult to even look around.
However, most of these farms were currently growing crops other than those that could be used for food.
Tobacco.
This plant was originally used by indigenous people as a medicinal herb and incantation, but has now become a high-end luxury item that is very popular on the continent due to its unique addictiveness and ecstasy.
Among the places to grow such tobacco, Florin was the largest in the world. Because of this, the British Empire was working hard to produce tobacco by investing numerous slaves here.
And,
A person newly appointed as an official in the Florin region.
As a result of following Clara’s recommendation and enlisting the help of his family, a general was appointed to oversee this area.
General Neto was smiling with satisfaction as he looked at a pile of cigarettes.
Dried tobacco leaves piled up like a mountain in the warehouse.
As it was one of the pillars of the national wealth of the British Empire, the amount was truly enormous, and its value was also enormous.
‘I’ve heard it in words, but seeing it in person is truly amazing… ‘
The cigarettes in this warehouse right now were equivalent to the assets Neto had accumulated so far, and there were dozens of such warehouses here.
It is literally like being in a treasure trove full of money.
Feeling his mouth water just looking at him like that, General Neto began to look forward to the ‘good luck’ that had come to him.
‘I was a little anxious at first, but as Clara said, it was a good thing I came here. If only I could put all of this in my pocket… ‘
Of course, all the cigarettes here belonged to the country,
If this was touched incorrectly, there was a risk of receiving a terrible punishment, no matter how strong General Neto had his back.
The British Empire also knew how important this place was, so they placed many officials like Neto to manage it.
It really wasn’t easy to succeed secretly and avoid their eyes.
However,
Nevertheless, General Neto had no intention of missing out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to amass unimaginable wealth.
If this goes well, we will not only make up for the losses suffered so far,
I will be able to leave this dirty place and live happily without having to worry about Thanksgiving anymore or worrying about that annoying Nelson.
As a result, I turned my attention to this golden ‘opportunity’ that was fluttering before my eyes.
General Neto began the preliminary work to proceed with what he had planned with Clara in advance.
‘First, we should start by buying a few slaves here. Then use them… As long as things proceed according to plan… ‘
Although there were quite a few people in charge of managing this place as the eyes of the empire, they were all lower in rank than Neto, who held the position of general.
Of course, it was dangerous for him, who had just been assigned to this place, to act too provocatively,
Being above others meant being able to reach into areas that they could not interfere with.
Crucially, some local officials whom Clara had ‘recruited’ immediately after arriving here had already expressed their intention to join him.
Although the process felt a little easy, General Neto did not have much doubt and accepted it as is, as Clara showed confidence in this regard and proceeded with the work.
‘Well… It’s an opportunity to make a lot of money, so there’s no reason to turn it down. It worked. ‘If we rely on their power, things will go much easier than we thought.’
So, in a little while, this mountain of cigarettes will turn into a huge amount of gold coins and end up in his pocket.
General Neto smiled brightly and began to leave the warehouse.
*
Inside the mansion, Clara bowed her head politely.
At this moment, before her eyes, a middle-aged man with a large physique reminiscent of a giant boar was sitting on a chair with an arrogant posture.
“Really? “You mean General Nelson sent you?”
“Yes, that’s right, Viscount Harconnell. “I brought you a letter from the General.”
One of the large plantation owners in the Florin region, and a person introduced by Nelson for this project.
Viscount Harkonnen.
After receiving the letter Clara had pledged, he opened it carefully.
A letter with Nelson’s seal on it, sealed so that no one else can read it.
While slowly confirming the contents, Viscount Harconnel slowly nodded her head and then looked at Clara with a sharper gaze.
“I know what you mean. General Nelson and I were comrades who exchanged favors with each other. “If it’s her job, I’ll be happy to help.”
“Thank you, Viscount. Then we will contact you as soon as it is ready.”
Clara heads out after a conversation that was so short, but had many important implications for future work.
Although it was new, a smile full of deep anticipation began to appear on her lips as she confirmed once again how great General Nelson’s influence was.
‘As expected, General Nelson… With this, this job is no different from a half-success. In just a little while, you will be able to bury that bastard Neto and enjoy the generalship you have always wanted, as well as great wealth!’
Clara goes outside in a very excited mood.
Meanwhile,
Immediately after she left her room,
Viscount Connell burned the letter in her hand with a candle.
She began to show a slightly distorted smile on her bloated face.
‘Ugh…. Interesting… I can’t believe she gave me a gift like this… ’